The British jeweler Sir Laurence Graff (b. 1938) became utterly mesmerized by diamonds when he undertook his first apprenticeship at age 15 in London’s Hatton Garden jewelry district. It wasn't long before he established his now-celebrated eponymous brand, which produces engagement rings, necklaces, rings, earrings, stand-alone jewels, watches and more — all entirely in-house.
Graff had enrolled in classes at Central School of Arts and Crafts, and while he initially showed promise and was highly regarded, the shop owner, Mr. Schindler — who had his apprentice scrubbing floors and toilets — soon changed his tune, deeming him subpar. Undeterred, Graff learned to repair rings and designed small jewels at a humble workbench in his bedroom. He opened a 24-hour ring-repair service with a business partner and, in 1960, founded his luxury house. Two retail locations followed in London in 1962. Graff would go on to become one of the finest diamantaires in the world and was appointed an OBE in 2013 by Queen Elizabeth for his services to the jewelry industry.
Graff is known for handling some of the most famous diamonds in the world, including the Windsor Yellows, the Paragon, the Lesotho Promise and the Wittelsbach-Graff. He also purchased the 302.37-carat Graff Lesedi La Rona, which, at the time, was the largest diamond ever graded by the Gemological Institute of America. The GIA certified the diamond — then the second-largest gem-quality rough diamond on record — as being of highest color and highest clarity. Lucara Diamond Corporation workers discovered the 1,109-carat rough diamond in 2015 at the Karowe mine in Botswana, and after Graff purchased the diamond in 2017, his gemologists and craftsmen spent more than 18 months polishing its final facets.
While many jewels, such as the Graff Lesedi La Rona, remain in Graff’s collection, he does sell extremely high-quality stand-alone jewels. Gems in his showrooms can reportedly fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars on average. Although these stones are perhaps slightly out of the budget of a typical Graff jewelry client, the house does work with more reasonably priced, but no less exceptional gems for its collections.
Naturally, diamonds feature prominently in Graff jewelry, which is known for being more avant-garde than traditional, although Graff does create classic engagement rings, too. The jeweler’s ready-to-wear collections integrate naturalistic motifs like butterflies, bows and sunbursts, as well as striking silhouettes like the crisscrossed Kiss, the clustered Threads and the swirling Inspired by Twombly line, which pays homage to the work of American painter and sculptor Cy Twombly. And while diamonds are the main focus for Graff, his jewelry occasionally features other precious and semiprecious stones.
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GIA Certified 1.4 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
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These elegant and sophisticated diamond stud earrings feature two stunning natural round brilliant cut diamonds, totaling approximately 1.4 carats. Each center stone is meticulously ...
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GIA Certified 8.02 Carat TW Natural Round Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 8 carat total round brilliant cut 9.8mm natural diamond stud earrings. These earrings are close to a matching pair as you will find. These diamonds are the real thing. The stones are eye clean, full of life, and the ideal amount of whiteness. Unmistakably genuine diamonds and noticeably valuable. Details: Item Type: Stud Earrings Metal: 14K White Gold Closure: Push Back Setting: 4-Prong Basket Center Stone Details: Type: Diamond Carat: 8.02 cttw (2 diamonds, 4.01 carats each) Cut: Round Brilliant (Fair) Color: J Clarity: I1 Measurements: 9.76 - 9.81 x 6.43 mm and 9.73 - 9.80 x 6.42 mm Certificate: GIA Certified (#2235421268, #7235421455) The color and clarity do not do the diamonds justice when seen in person. These earrings are a perfect balance of look and value, as they offer a big look on the ear with maximum sparkle and cleanliness to the naked eye. Shines and sparkles white in indoor and outdoor lighting. The GIA color and clarity grade are actually a benefit given the price to real life aesthetic ratio. Simply the perfect balance. Contact us for videos, customizations, questions, or financing options.
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GIA Certified 3.05 Carat Total Weight Natural Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
GIA Certified 3.05 Carat Total Weight Natural Diamond Stud Earrings GIA report numbers: 2366843734, 5232971636 Diamonds: 1.55 H SI1 & 1.50 I SI2 round natural diamonds Metal: 14k wh...
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A sophisticated classic pair of stud earrings with dazzling 2.03-carat total weight round brilliant natural diamonds. The ring is made of 18K White Gold with a high-quality polish. I...
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W 0.28 in D 0.16 in L 0.28 in
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Sparkling 18k White Gold Stud Earrings with 3.13ct Natural Diamonds GIA Cert
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A sophisticated classic pair of stud earrings with a dazzling 3.13 carat total weight round brilliant natural diamonds with Ideal cut by Gia lab, means that this pair of diamonds is ...
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Located in New York, NY
Diamond stud earrings weighing 3.04 Carats, Color H-I, Clarity I1, in 18 Karat White Gold 3 prong Champagne setting. FULL of Life, 100% Eye Clean, Great Pair to own Setting can be c...
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1.12ct Round Diamond Stud Earrings 18k White Gold
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Classic diamond stud earrings. Two matching round brilliant diamonds 1.12 carats total. Approximately H/I color and SI2 clarity. Four prong set, 18k white gold, 1.33 grams. Accommoda...
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Located in New York, NY
Title: 4.00ct Round Brilliant Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold with GIA (I SI2) Style: Stud Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstone 1: 2 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1 Color: I...
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Tiffany & Co. Platinum Soleste Diamond Earrings 0.26ct TDW 60572895
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Victoria Earrings 0.92ct 25169328
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A pair of platinum earrings from the Victoria collection by Tiffany & Co. Each earring is set with 4 marquise cut diamonds in a claw setting, with a total weight of 0.92ct. The e...
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Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Victoria Large Earrings 1.62ct 14743545
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A pair of platinum earrings from the Victoria collection by Tiffany & Co. Each earring is set with 4 marquise cut diamonds in a claw setting. The earrings consist of 8 marquise c...
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Chopard White Gold Happy Diamonds Earrings 84/6169-1001
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A lively pair of 18k white gold earrings by Chopard from the Happy Diamonds collection. The round ear clips are each set with 5 round brilliant cut diamonds floating behind a faceted...
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By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning pair of Tiffany & Co. platinum diamond mixed cluster earrings from the Victoria collection. The earrings are composed of marquise cut and pear cut diamonds arranged in a r...
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